Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
overstrewing	22	22
overstrewn	18	18
overstrews	17	17
overstridden	19	19
overstride	15	15
overstrides	16	16
overstriding	20	20
overstrode	15	15
overstructured	24	24
overstrung	18	18
overstuff	20	20
overstuffed	23	23
overstuffing	26	26
overstuffs	21	21
oversubscribe	27	27
oversubscribed	29	29
oversubscribes	28	28
oversubscribing	32	32
oversubtle	19	19
oversuds	14	14
oversudsed	17	17
oversudses	16	16
oversudsing	20	20
oversup	15	15
oversupped	22	22